Cleveland Browns Secure Quarterback of the Future and More in This 1st Round Mock
By Tyler Hise
24. Carolina Panthers: Christian Kirk, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M
Carolina needs as many weapons for Cam Newton as they can get and Kirk brings the ability to step in and play immediately.
25. Tennessee Titans: Marcus Davenport, Defensive End, UTSA
After a strong 2017, Tennessee needs to add to their pass rush to have any shot of making a deep playoff run in 2018.
26. Atlanta Falcons: Da’Ron Payne, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
Payne is another pro-ready guy who can come in week one and produce for the Falcons.
27. New Orleans Saints: Connor Williams, Offensive Tackle, Texas
The Saints add protection for Drew Brees and for whoever they bring in to replace him.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Rashaan Evans, Linebacker, Alabama
Ryan Shazier‘s injury will leave the Steelers thin at linebacker and another Alabama player comes off of the board in the first round to help seal the gap for Pittsburgh.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Hughes, Cornerback, Central Florida
Although the Jaguars have two of the best corners in the league, adding a nickel corner in Hughes can make a great defense even better.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Will Hernandez, Offensive Guard, UTEP
Minnesota’s offensive line was not where it needed to be in 2017. Hernandez brings size and strength to a line that is looking to improve.
31. New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, Quarterback, Oklahoma State
The Patriots look to take advantage of its 2nd first round pick and take their predecessor to Brady. I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine what 2 or more years of sitting behind Brady can do for Rudolph.
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32. Philadelphia Eagles: Dallas Goedert, Tight End, South Dakota State
The Eagles lost Trey Burton and need someone to help fill that run blocking and pass catching role. Goedert may be their best bet to do just that.